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Jun 21, 2026

Last Americans quarantined after deadly hantavirus cruise ship outbreak released from Nebraska facility

Eight Americans have been released after 42 days in quarantine at Nebraska's National Quarantine Unit following exposure to a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship that killed three people. More than 120 passengers were evacuated from the ship in Spain's Canary Islands, including 18 Americans sent to Omaha.

Jun 21, 2026·4 sources
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  • ▪A total of 18 Americans were originally transferred to the National Quarantine Unit in Omaha, Nebraska, with 10 allowed to leave early under home-state monitoring agreements.
  • ▪Passenger Angela Perryman was forced to remain in quarantine after Florida officials refused a federal demand to provide round-the-clock surveillance on her at home.
  • ▪Travel blogger Jake Rosmarin posted videos thanking the Omaha community and quarantine staff for showing kindness and making the isolation comfortable.

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